Just when you need a boost from the pitching staff, who else would you ask, other than your ace. Chien-Ming Wang pitched another dandy today, scattering only 3 hits and giving up only one run, over 6 innings, and became the American Leagues first pitcher to 6 “w”ins, and remain without a lose. 5 strikeouts total is more than we are used to seeing, but will gladly take it. He is more of a ground ball pitcher, but if he can keep the bat from even touching the ball, he is only that much more dominating.
He was relieved by the very impressive tandum of Farnsworth (7th Inning), Chamberlain (8th Inning), and Rivera (non-save situation). Together they only gave up one hit, and kept the Mariners scoreless for the remainder of the game (what else can you ask for from your bullpen?).
Melky Cabrera (2 RBI’s), and Matsui (1 RBI) were 3 of the 5 total runs scored today. The offense was good, moving players around the bags. But the story was pitching.
This takes their record one game shy of .500, at 15-16. Hopefully tomorrow will produce similar results.
